CHRIS CANNON, JOHNS ISLAND

WHY - To help protect and preserve the natural places and resources I have had the privilege to enjoy my entire life.

BIO - I have been fortunate to spend most of my life as a resident of the Charleston area except for five years at USC (BS in Government and Public Administration '75). I was lucky enough to spend my time fishing, skiing, and surfing the waters of the coast and the Santee Cooper lakes and hunting and golfing in the Lowcountry. The Francis Marion National Forest has been like my local playground. Somewhat of a legacy of the SCWF (my father was a past president and on the BOD in the 70's and 80's) I have been on the BOD since 1997. I have been involved in the tourism industry for over 35 years and am owner/ operator of Mister Charleston Tourist Services. I have been very active in politics and served as chairman of the Johns Island Council (largest and oldest civic group on the island) for 15 years. I am also a committee member of East Cooper Ducks Unlimited.